Zouk in United States
New York City
4 events
Social
Bachata / Kizomba
New York City
May 23, 2026Bien Sensual Saturdays
500 8th Ave (Studio Space), Garment District · New York City, United States
8:30pm doors · 9pm lesson · 10pm social
Garment District sensual-bachata Saturday — lesson plus the hottest sensual bachata mix, with salsa-on-2, Cuban, merengue, zouk, and kizomba sets through the night.
Social
Zouk
New York City
Jun 3, 2026Zen Zouk Wednesdays
Stepping Out Studios, NoMad · New York City, United States
Brazilian Zouk anchored by Henri Velandia at Stepping Out — the city's longest-running mid-week zouk night.
Festival
Zouk
New York City
Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026NYC Zouk Festival 2026
Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave), Garment District · New York City, United States
Longest-running Brazilian Zouk festival in the U.S., Oct 1-5 — intensives, Jack & Jills and parties until 5 AM.
Festival
Salsa / Bachata
New York City
Jan 29, 2027 — Feb 1, 2027New York SBKZ Congress 2027
New York Hilton Midtown, Midtown · New York City, United States
NYC's only festival covering all four SBKZ styles, anchored at the Hilton Midtown — Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2027.
Austin
2 events
Social
Salsa / Bachata
Austin
May 29, 2026Fuego Friday Weekly Afro-Latin Social
Corazon Latino Dance Studio, Oak Hill · Austin, United States
8pm doors · 10pm social
Austin's biggest weekly. Salsa, bachata and Brazilian zouk in two rooms with rotating workshops by local and visiting artists, then DJs until 3 AM. Wheelchair accessible, free parking.
Social
Salsa / Bachata
Austin
Jun 2, 2026Sensual Tuesday at Austin Inspired Movement
Rhythm House ATX, South Lamar · Austin, United States
6:45pm lesson · 9:45pm social
Salsa + bachata multi-level classes stack from 7:30 PM, then salsa/bachata/zouk social from 10 to midnight. South Congress studio, BYOB.
San Francisco
2 events
Festival
Salsa / Bachata
San Francisco
Jul 24, 2026 — Jul 26, 2026Hello! Dance Fest 2026
San Francisco, United States
Four-style Bay Area dance festival; venue should stay blank until the official page publishes it.
Festival
Salsa / Bachata
San Francisco
Nov 20, 2026 — Nov 23, 2026San Francisco SBK Congress 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, Burlingame · San Francisco, United States
Bay Area's flagship SBK congress at the Hyatt Regency SFO in Burlingame. Three days of workshops (multiple levels and styles), afternoon socials, evening showcases, and DJ-driven late-night parties. Free shuttle to downtown Burlingame.
Miami
1 event
Social
Bachata / Zouk
Miami
May 29, 2026Sensual Fridays
Yuventa Dance Academy, North Miami Beach · Miami, United States
9pm lesson · 10pm social
Sensual Movement's Friday at Yuventa — bachata and zouk with World-Champion-led classes before the social.
Boston
1 event
Social
Bachata / Salsa
Boston
Jun 3, 2026Bachata Room Boston — Wednesday Social
La Fábrica Central, Central Square, Cambridge · Boston, United States
9pm lesson · 10pm social
Cambridge's Wednesday SBKZ midweek pause — mixed bachata/salsa class at 9pm, then a DJ spinning bachata, salsa, kizomba and zouk at La Fábrica Central in Central Square.
Seattle
1 event
Social
Salsa / Bachata
Seattle
★Editor's pickMay 29, 2026Friday Night Social Dance at Salsa Con Todo
Salsa Con Todo, Fremont · Seattle, United States
Fremont's multi-room Friday — all four major partner styles (salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk) in one studio with rotating DJs. The Pacific Northwest's busiest weekly social.
Los Angeles
1 event
Festival
Bachata / Salsa
Los Angeles
Aug 13, 2026 — Aug 16, 2026LA Summer Bachata Festival 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood · Los Angeles, United States
Running since 2009 — LA's biggest annual bachata festival, 5 themed ballrooms + rooftop pool parties.
Scottsdale
1 event
Festival
Zouk
Scottsdale
★Editor's pickAug 13, 2026 — Aug 17, 2026Zouk World Championships 2026
The Scott Resort & Spa, Old Town Scottsdale · Scottsdale, United States
The world's most prestigious Brazilian zouk competition + festival, hosted at The Scott Resort & Spa in Old Town Scottsdale. 30+ hours of workshops with national + international teachers, 4 nights of parties, Jack & Jill / Strictly Zouk / Choreography competitions across five days. Pass tiers (Full / Party-only / Workshop-only) via the organizer's Danceplace ticket page.
Washington, DC
1 event
Festival
Bachata / Salsa
Washington, DC
★Editor's pickAug 20, 2026 — Aug 24, 2026DCBX 18 Latin Dance Festival 2026
Crystal Gateway Marriott, Crystal City (Arlington) · Washington, DC, United States
Among the largest US bachata + salsa festivals by attendance. 5 days at the Crystal Gateway Marriott (Arlington); 4 concerts, 75+ workshops, parties running until 8am. DCBX bills itself as the #1 SBKZ festival in the US — the workshop count alone (200+) makes that defensible. Multiple pass tiers via Eventbrite. The festival markets itself on '200+ Latin dance, music, wellness, and fitness educational sessions'; passes typically include 4 concerts + 75 workshops + parties to 8am.
Fort Lauderdale
1 event
Festival
Bachata / Kizomba
Fort Lauderdale
Sep 3, 2026 — Sep 7, 2026Miami Dance Fusion Festival 2026 (10-Year Edition)
The W Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale, United States
10th-anniversary Labor Day Weekend at the beachfront W Fort Lauderdale — only US fusion event combining bachata, kizomba and zouk.
Honolulu
1 event
Festival
Salsa / Bachata
Honolulu
Sep 3, 2026 — Sep 6, 2026Hawaii Salsa & Bachata Paradise 2026 (9th Annual)
Honolulu, United States
Denver
1 event
Festival
Zouk
Denver
★Editor's pickDec 3, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026Elevation Zouk Festival 2026 — Denver
Delta Hotels by Marriott Denver Thornton, Northglenn · Denver, United States
North America's largest Brazilian zouk festival. Run by Zouk Zone LLC (Bruno Miranda & Fae Hermann) at Delta Hotels by Marriott Denver Thornton (Northglenn). Four days of workshops, performances, world's best zouk DJs and a 12-hour social marathon. Full Pass starts at $159 via Danceplace ticket page. Non-refundable; transferable until Nov 10 with $25 transfer fee.
Atlanta
1 event
Festival
Zouk
Atlanta
Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026
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